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Tom Jowitt

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Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance technology writer and editor

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  • 3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

    OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed it is fighting an order not to delete any user chats, citing privacy concerns. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Altman tweeted that “recently the NYT asked a court to force us to not delete any user chats. We think this was an inappropriate request that sets a bad precedent. We are appealing the decision. We will fight any demand that compromises our users’ privacy; this is a core principle.

  • 3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

    Amazon continues efforts to reduce its total headcount, with more layoffs being confirmed among its workforce. Reuters reported Amazon as confirming that it has cut jobs in its Books division, including at its Goodreads review site and Kindle units. According to the report, the Seattle-based retailer said that fewer than 100 workers were impacted and the move was meant to improve efficiency and streamline operations.

  • 3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

    The relationship between the Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump seems to be at an end, after an extraordinary feud between the two men erupted on social media. It began soon after Elon Musk ‘stepped down’ last week from his role as a “special government employee” leading the so called Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), that oversaw a chaotic cost cutting exercise at the Federal government.

  • 3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

    The status of London as a leading financial destination is once again in the spotlight, after a British fintech firm opted to move its listing to the United States. Wise is a British fintech firm that provides international money transfers and multi-currency accounts. CNBC noted that in its full-year earnings statement, Wise said it will move to a dual listing, with its main listing hub shifting to the US, while maintaining a secondary listing in London.

  • 3 weeks ago | silicon.co.uk | Tom Jowitt

    Apple has suffered a major setback in its effort to negate a punishing App Store ruling in its lengthy legal battle with Epic Games. CNBC reported that on Wednesday, a panel of judges at the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied Apple’s emergency application to halt changes to its App Store that resulted from the company’s legal battle with Epic Games.

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Tom Jowitt @TJowitt
20 Oct 22

RT @SudarSing1981: @SpaceX And even better with @Syntropynet https://t.co/mxLDRPc5Tm

Tom Jowitt
Tom Jowitt @TJowitt
15 Jun 22

The day that IE died. Internet Explorer officially retired after 27 years. Anyone else nostalgic for Netscape Navigator? https://t.co/EuldHVhWgH

Tom Jowitt
Tom Jowitt @TJowitt
7 Jan 21

To our American cousins. I know the last time we Brits were in Washington DC in 1814, we left a bit of a mess. I have a spare broom if you need help clearing up...😳